Exodus 1:3
New International Version
Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin;

New Living Translation
Issachar, Zebulun, Benjamin,

English Standard Version
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

Berean Standard Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

King James Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

New King James Version
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

New American Standard Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

NASB 1995
Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin;

NASB 1977
Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin;

Legacy Standard Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

Amplified Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

Christian Standard Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

American Standard Version
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

English Revised Version
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

Good News Translation
Issachar, Zebulun, Benjamin,

International Standard Version
Issacar, Zebulun, Benjamin,

Majority Standard Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

NET Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

New Heart English Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

Webster's Bible Translation
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

World English Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

Young's Literal Translation
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

Smith's Literal Translation
Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Issachar, Zabulon, and Benjamin,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

New American Bible
Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin;

New Revised Standard Version
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Issakar and Zebulon and Benyamin.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Issachar, Zabulon, Benjamin,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Israelites Multiply in Egypt
2Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; 3Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; 4Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.…

Cross References
Genesis 35:22-26
While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: / The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. ...

Genesis 46:8-27
Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...

Genesis 49:1-28
Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come: / Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. / Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. ...

Deuteronomy 27:11-13
On that day Moses commanded the people: / “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. / And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.

Numbers 1:1-54
On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said: / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. / You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. ...

Numbers 26:1-65
After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” / So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction, ...

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

Ezekiel 48:1-29
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Revelation 7:4-8
And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ...

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 22:30
so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Acts 7:8-9
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. / Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...

Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.


Treasury of Scripture

Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

Issachar.

Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:

Benjamin.

Exodus 28:20
And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings.

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Exodus 1
1. The children of Israel, after Joseph's death, increase.
8. The more they are oppressed by a new king, the more they multiply.
15. The godliness of the midwives in saving the male children alive.
22. Pharaoh commands the male children to be cast into the river














Issachar
The name "Issachar" is derived from the Hebrew root "שָׂכָר" (sakar), meaning "reward" or "compensation." Issachar was the ninth son of Jacob and the fifth son of Leah. In the context of the tribes of Israel, Issachar is often associated with wisdom and understanding of the times, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:32. Historically, the tribe of Issachar settled in a fertile region, which aligns with the blessing of prosperity and reward. This reflects the spiritual truth that God rewards those who diligently seek Him and live according to His wisdom.

Zebulun
"Zebulun" comes from the Hebrew root "זָבַל" (zaval), meaning "to dwell" or "to honor." Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth son of Leah. The tribe of Zebulun was known for its maritime activities and trade, as suggested in Genesis 49:13, where Jacob prophesies that Zebulun will "live by the seashore." This highlights the theme of dwelling in God's provision and the honor that comes from fulfilling one's God-given purpose. It serves as a reminder of the importance of being rooted in God's promises and the blessings that come from living in alignment with His will.

Benjamin
The name "Benjamin" is derived from the Hebrew "בִּנְיָמִין" (Binyamin), meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Benjamin was the twelfth and youngest son of Jacob, born to Rachel. The tribe of Benjamin held a significant position in Israel's history, producing notable figures such as King Saul and the Apostle Paul. The right hand is often symbolic of strength and favor in biblical literature, indicating the special place Benjamin held in Jacob's heart. This reflects the spiritual truth of God's favor and strength bestowed upon His children, encouraging believers to trust in His mighty hand and guidance.

(3-4) Reuben . . . --The sons of the legitimate wives are placed first, then those of the concubines. Leah has precedence over Rachel; Bilhah over Zilpah. The children of each wife and concubine are given in order of seniority. The omission of Joseph from the list is explained in the last clause of Exodus 1:5.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Issachar,
יִשָּׂשכָ֥ר (yiś·śā·š·ḵār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom

Zebulun,
זְבוּלֻ֖ן (zə·ḇū·lun)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory

and Benjamin;
וּבְנְיָמִֽן׃‪‬ (ū·ḇə·nə·yā·min)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites


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